# Riesling Feinherb Weingüter Wegeler (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingüter Geheimrat J. Wegeler GmbH & Co. KG
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Mosel and Rheingau, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, blossom, apple, lemon, peach, bread dough, biscuit, wet stones, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The Riesling Feinherb Weingüter Wegeler 2023 is a white wine produced by Weingüter Geheimrat J. J. Wegeler GmbH & Co. KG. It is a cuvée sourced from both the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany. The wine is classified as a VDP.GUTSWEIN, indicating it is an estate wine. The producer is a family-run winery with a long history and a focus on Riesling and Pinot Noir, cultivating grapes exclusively from their own vineyards across these two renowned regions. The wine's unique character is derived from the distinct terroirs of the Mosel, known for its slate soils, and the Rheingau, which offers a variety of soil types and includes the historic Hoelle site of Johannisberg. The 'Feinherb' style signifies an off-dry sweetness level balanced with acidity.

## Interesting facts

- A cuvée blending grapes from two of Germany's most prestigious wine regions.
- Includes grapes from the historic Hoelle site of Johannisberg, planted in 1966.
- The 'Feinherb' designation signifies an off-dry style, balancing sweetness with acidity.
- The producer exclusively uses grapes from their own vineyards.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced off-dry sweetness and vibrant acidity are ideal for cutting through richness and complementing the complex flavors of spicy and savory dishes. The acidity helps to cleanse the palate, while the subtle sweetness can temper the heat of chilies and spices.

## Wine making process

The Riesling Feinherb Weingüter Wegeler 2023 is produced using controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on its fine lees for several months, typically around five to six months, to develop texture and complexity. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the producer's own vineyards, indicating a focus on vineyard management and quality control. Some winemaking traditions at Weingüter Wegeler may also involve spontaneous fermentation with ambient yeasts in traditional oak barrels (Fuders), followed by blending to achieve the final cuvée.